Spring 2024 3 THE JOURNEY is published as a community service for the friends and patrons of RIVERSIDE HEALTHCARE, 350 N. Wall St., Kankakee, IL 60901, telephone (815) 933-1671, RiversideHealthcare.org. HEALTHCARE Information in THE JOURNEY comes from a wide range of medical experts. It should not be considered or used as a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you have any concerns or questions about specific content that may affect your health, please contact your health care provider. Models may be used in photos and illustrations. 2024 © Coffey Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. Follow Us MyRiverside MyRiverside MyChart is a secure online health connection for you to access all of your health information in one place. With myRiverside MyChart, you can access your electronic medical record and take it wherever you go. You can access your health information on your desktop or through the app on your phone or tablet. MyRiverside MyChart allows you to take control of your health by scheduling appointments, checking test results, paying bills, messaging your doctor and more. You can also request access to your family’s health records so that you can manage care for your children, spouse or parents too. Take the hassle out of your health care Download the myRiverside app from the Apple App Store or Google Play today! Or sign up at riversidemychart.org. Here to help you heal One of the most frightening things a patient can hear is the word cancer. That diagnosis brings with it an instant flood of worst-case scenarios that are difficult to get past. Helping move beyond that initial shock and those feelings of being overwhelmed is what the team at the Riverside Cancer Institute specializes in. And even more important, they get patients on the road to hope. That’s what the cover and feature story of this issue of The Journey is all about. Shane Eades tells of his own journey and the care he received from the Riverside team following his cancer diagnosis. He talks about some of the things we are most proud of: quality, compassionate care and successful treatment. Shane also talks about the speed of treatment and close-to-home care—things that are very important to patients and can factor significantly into successful outcomes. In his story, Shane talks about his successful treatment and being cancer-free. “These are the blessings in life that come after you get through the storm,” he says. Hearing that gratitude and knowing Riverside played a role makes me very proud. It also fills me with hope that many more in our community will be able to say the same thing, should they face a health storm and turn to the Riverside team for help. In this issue you will also find articles and information that can help you better navigate your own health journey, on a range of topics with something for everyone—from allergies and joint replacement to heart health and hormone therapy—even a tasty recipe! Thanks for reading. Phil Kambic, Riverside President and CEO
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